Sr Trial Attorney - Pittsburgh Area
About The Position
This position represents ERIE and its insureds in litigated matters in Pennsylvania. The role handles a diverse caseload involving personal injury, property damage, and other insurance-related disputes. The attorney will manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials. There are multiple positions available, and the hiring team will consider candidates for Trial Attorney II or Senior Trial Attorney positions. The level of the position offered will be based on the depth and breadth of the selected candidates' qualifications and experience. The positions will be based out of the Pittsburgh Branch Office in Warrendale, PA.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required.
- Ten years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense, required.
- Admitted to practice, and in good standing, in Pennsylvania, required.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
Nice To Haves
- Admitted to practice, and in good standing, in the Federal Courts in Pennsylvania, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Represents ERIE and its insureds in civil litigation from inception through trial and appeal.
- Assesses liability arguments and damages presented and offers timely insights and recommendations to support effective claims resolution.
- Collaborates with claims professionals, experts, and other stakeholders to ensure effective case management and consistent legal strategy.
- Conducts discovery; takes depositions; prepares witnesses for testimony; drafts and argues motions, pleadings, and other court filings; and attends court hearings, pretrial conferences, mediations, settlement conferences, arbitrations and trials.
- Mentors junior attorneys and contributes to team development through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
- Participates in training and development programs to enhance litigation and trial advocacy skills.
Benefits
- Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents.
- Coverage begins your first day of work.
- Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums.
- Pension plan.
- 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match.
- Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
- Career development.
- Tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
- Company-paid basic life insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Orthodontic coverage for children and adults.
- Adoption assistance.
- Fertility and infertility coverage.
- Well-being programs.
- Paid volunteer hours for service to your community.
- Dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
